Wellness Associate (Caregiver)

The Preserve at Dunedin • Clearwater, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Wellness Associates / Caregivers / CNAs to join our team. With opportunities available across all shifts and in both Assisted Living and Memory Care, this is your chance to grow your career in a rewarding and supportive environment. At The Preserve at Dunedin, we place a high emphasis on the overall wellbeing of our residents and believe in providing excellent care and customer service! Come be a part of the excitement as we continue our journey of touching lives in this beautiful community and premier work atmosphere!

Requirements

• A caring and patient heart with a strong commitment to serving seniors
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Reliability and flexibility to meet the needs of our residents
• Experience and passion in working with seniors.
• Able to perform tasks which may be physically demanding such as pushing, bending, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
• Able to maintain positive working relationships with Residents, their families, peers, and other staff members.
• In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a caregiver, wellness associate, or CNA preferred (but not required—we provide training!)
• Current State Nurse’s Aide registration preferred but NOT REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, assistance, and companionship to residents
• Support with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility
• Assist with meals and encourage healthy hydration and nutrition
• Foster meaningful connections that bring comfort and joy to our residents
• Monitor and report changes in residents’ health or behavior to the care team
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming community environment
• Assists Residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility if needed.
• Maintains an awareness of each Resident’s general state of physical and mental health and reports any changes at once to the Wellness Director.
• Keeps an inventory of medical supplies on hand and assists with ordering when necessary.
• Assists with finding shift coverage when unexpected call outs occur.
• Develops and helps maintain assignments for the Wellness Director.
• Assists in orienting and on-boarding of new Wellness Associates.
• Responds to Resident emergencies; provides first-aid and arranges for appropriate medical follow-up.
• Assists Residents in keeping their units clean, neat, and orderly.
• Answers calls for assistance and attends to Resident needs promptly.
• Assists Residents with clothing and laundry needs if instructed to do so.
• Assists Residents with meal selection, service, and feeding as assigned.
• Assists with activity program as assigned.
• Maintains records according to policy.
• Maintains files as needed.
• Participates in a minimum of 6 hours in-service education per year.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.
• Follows all emergency procedures
• Understands all safety policies and procedures.
• Communicates effectively with Wellness Director and other staff.
• Immediately advises and Wellness Director and/or Wellness Manager of any changes in physical and mental health of Resident.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan and paid holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed